stand-in

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Cerium, which is often used as a stand-in for plutonium, condensed in a similar manner to uranium.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Romero explains how the Supreme Court is essentially treating Callais “as a stand-in for principles that the justices either did not discuss in that case or flat-out claimed to reject.”

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Combative White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Friday she will be going on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child but did not name a stand-in.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

She's hosted breakfast shows before - between 2000 and 2003 she was the host of Radio 1's breakfast show and since 2012 has been one of the stand-in presenters for Radio 2's show.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Although I had no doubts about the young man, I asked my friend and legal adviser George Bizos to be a stand-in for me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela